Get ready to see more first-time home buyer clients. In the first quarter of 2017, the number of new-owner households was double the number of new-renter households.About 854,000 new-owner households were formed during the first three months of this year, more than double the 365,000 new-renter households in that period, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. What’s more, it’s the first time in a decade that new buyers outpaced new renters.Fir
The nation has 1.9 million new graduates, and many may be looking for that perfect place to relocate to. Realtor.com®’s research team sought to find the best metros for new college grads by analyzing 200 of the largest metros to see which ones offered the most in-demand job opportunities, affordable housing, and largest single and millennial populations, among other factors.About half of those who recently graduated hold jobs that aren’t rel
Homeowners say their top motivation for remodeling is simply because they “desire better/newer amenities,” according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index for the first quarter of 2017.The desire for better amenities narrowly beat out the “need to repair/replace old components” once again in this year’s survey.View the chart to see the chief reasons why homeowners say they remodel.Source: “Desire for
The Austin, Texas, metro area will boast the largest “net zero” master-planned community in the nation. At Whisper Valley, about 7,500 eco-friendly single-family homes, townhomes, and rental apartments are to be built completely energy-self-sufficient. That means the homes will send as much power back to the grid as residents use.The $2 billion community will open in the next month. It sprawls more than 2,000 acres about eight miles east of A
Emerging tech trends that will change the future of your businessKey Takeaways New technologies are going to change the way we do business in the future. Using virtual reality is a great new way to get consumers excited about seeing homes. Computer visioning has potential for understanding the consumer search experience at a higher level.In 2016, real estate technology companies raised a record breaking $3 billion across 209 deals; to put this in
Talk to (rather than at) your sellers, and ask powerful questionsKey Takeaways Don't promise what you can't deliver and find at least one "wow" factor opportunity to stand out.Packed with gems, Inman’s Special Report on listing presentation success provided a roadmap to winning over more sellers. Alongside examples of what real estate agents should do to improve their odds, respondents weighed in on the flip-side: those dreaded mistakes that c
"One Love/People Get Ready" is a reggae/rhythm and blues song by Bob Marley & The Wailers from their 1977 album Exodus.Posted by iPro Real EstateiPro Real Estate was founded on the idea of building a better living with champion service. We focus on incorporating and mastering the latest technologies and procedures keeping you above the crowd. Our team of professionals set a stronger standard of business, abide by a strict code of ethics and g
Home shoppers are increasingly facing steep competition for the limited number of homes for sale.“Attempting to purchase a house in this type of market can make the already complex process of buying a home even more overwhelming,” the National Association of REALTORS® notes in a recent release.NAR offers up five suggestions for home buyers navigating today’s competitive market:1. Stick to a budget.Have buyers get preapproved by one or more
The ransomware attack exploited a vulnerability that had been patched for two months -- but not everyone updated their systemsKey Takeaways WannaCry (also known by other names) is a piece of ransomware that exploited an operating system vulnerability to lock up files and hold them hostage. Use business-grade equipment, update your software, back up your data and work with partners who take security seriously.Are you running any business softwar
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